Course Schedule A01 with Josh

·       What is learning?

·       Learning theories

·       Neuroscience and neuromyths

·       How learning theories inform design

·       Motivation and the ARCS Model

·       Adult learners and prior knowledge

·       Introduction to design thinking

·       Read + Review Learning Resources (on website)

·       Join our Weekly Meeting (if it fits within your timetable)

·       Complete Learning Pathways Survey

·       Analyze + Discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use and Policy

·       Create Opened.ca blog

·       Create PodGroups

·       Learn, Evaluate, and Apply Blog Post Skills and Design

·       Assignment: Blog Post #1 (Sept. 16^th)

Module 2 is shortened by one day with respect for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30)

·       Backward design and understanding by design

·       Learning outcomes and Bloom’s taxonomy

·       SOLO taxonomy and cognitive depth

·       First principles of instruction

·       Design frameworks in education

·       Learning by doing: surface vs. deep learning

·       Inquiry-based and project-based learning

·       Join our Weekly Meeting (if it fits within your timetable)

·       Meet with Josh (Phonecall, Zoom, or On-Campus)

·       Discuss Learning Design Blueprint Assignment

·       Connect with PodGroups to work on Learning Design Blueprint Assignment

·       Reply to your PodGroups Blog Post #1 (3 required)

·       Assignment: Blog Post #2 (Sept. 29^th)

·       Universal Design for Learning

·       Inclusive learning design

·       Designing for diverse learners

·       Student motivation and engagement

·       Connecting learning theory to design decisions

·       Join our Weekly Meeting (if it fits within your timetable)

·       Meet with Josh (Phonecall, Zoom, or On-Campus)

·       Connect + Continue Working with PodGroups on the Learning Design Blueprint

·       Reply to your PodGroups Blog Post #2 (2 required)

·       Assignment: Learning Design Blueprint (Oct. 10^th)

·       Assignment: Blog Post #3 (Oct. 14^th)

·       What is assessment? Types and purposes

·       Formative vs. summative assessment

·       Constructive alignment

·       Validity, reliability, and the hidden curriculum

·       Assessment design for online learning

·       Feedback strategies and the assessment triangle

·       Join our Weekly Meeting (if it fits within your timetable)

·       Meet with Josh (Phonecall, Zoom, or On-Campus)

·       Discuss Interactive Learning Resource assignment

·       Complete the Mid-Course Reflection

·       Reply to your PodGroups Blog Post #3 (3 required)

·       Assignment: Mid-Course Quiz (Oct. 24^th)

·       Assignment: Community Contributions (Oct. 28^th)

Module 5 is extended by one week to accommodate Reading Break (Nov 10–12).

·       Interaction types: learner, instructor, content, self

·       Technology and platforms in learning environments

·       Synchronous vs. asynchronous learning

·       Social media in education

·       Designing accessible content

·       Interaction design and learning tools

·       Join our Weekly Meeting (if it fits within your timetable)

·       Connect with PodGroup about the Interactive Learning Resource assignment

·       Meet with Josh (Phonecall, Zoom, or On-Campus)

·       What is open education and open pedagogy?

·       Licensing, attribution, and Creative Commons

·       Applying theory to final designs

·       Sharing learning publicly and responsibly

·       Wrapping up the learning resource

·       Reflecting on the design process

·       Join our Weekly Meeting (if it fits within your timetable)

·       Meet with Josh (Phonecall, Zoom, or On-Campus)

·       Connect + Continue Working with PodGroups on the Interactive Learning Resource assignment

·       Assignment: Interactive Learning Resource (Nov. 28^th)